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Chinese state media on Wednesday reported on pictures that have been in circulation online apparently depicting a prototype of the Chengdu J-20, China’s first stealth fighter, performing high-speed taxi tests.

The photos look to be shot from near the Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute, but the identity of the original photographer and his motives remain unknown. The report in the Global Times did not confirm the existence of the photos or their authenticity.

Defense analysts believe that it is the first glimpse of China’s answer to the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 fighter, a plane that is currently on combat missions in Afghanistan and can avoid detection by radar. The J-20, while not as agile as its American counterpart, is bigger and boasts a larger weapon bay. The plane is a mix of Chinese and Russian technology, with Russia having supplied 32,000-pound thrust 117S engines for use by the aircraft.

The photos, if authentic, present an impressive step forward for the Chinese air force. The problem with China’s military capability used to be its lack of long-range power projection capabilities. This aircraft, in conjunction with the surfacing of reports that China’s first aircraft carrier is near completion, may overturn those earlier assertions.

Liu Xiaoming, China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, told The Guardian that his country harbored no such desire to compete with the United States militarily.

“We do not see ourselves as rivals to the United States. We believe the U.S. and China can work together in the region,” Liu said.

“When China carries out an exercise on its own territory there is a lot of attention, but when the United States comes all the way across the Pacific for exercises with its allies, no one speaks about it in the same way. There is a cold war mentality still. If you develop your defense capability, they [the Americans] are annoyed. But our defense construction is purely for self-defense. China’s defense expenditure is still the lowest among the five permanent members of the [UN] security council,” he added.

The United States has remained tightlipped over the issue.

Chinese President Hu Jintao is due to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama in two weeks, while U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates visits China this Sunday.

This article was written by the China business and political blog, 2point6billion.com. 2point6billion.com was founded by Chris Devonshire-Ellis, who also founded the China business news site, China-Briefing.com.

San Francisco is one of those rare cities that has something for everyone. Some say it’s a city made for love. So if you find yourself on a romantic break and manage to find time to leave your hotel, here are some tips for hopeless romantics everywhere.

Wherever you’ve travelled from, make your first morning a lazy one. Make sure you dress comfortably (you’ll be able to freshen up and get dressed up for your evening out later) so you can wander round the area and plan for a mid-morning brunch at one of the many diners around. Many are designed to do what the locals live for; reading the paper and watching the world go by.

Take a stroll through a few neighbourhoods, take in a spot of window shopping (or actual shopping if you are in that sort of mood) and enjoy the sites from atop one of the very many hills that make up San Francisco. Why not stop off at one of the local bakeries and deli’s to pick up a picnic lunch and then jump on a tram to the Golden Gate Park and find the “Conservatory of flowers” to enjoy your romantic picnic surrounded by beautiful blooms. Afterwards spend some time to explore the rest of this amazing greenhouse, home to over 1,500 species of plant and breath-taking aquatic garden which really has to be seen to be believed.

If you need some rest and relaxation after all that walking then track down one of the many day spas that are dotted around the city. You and your loved one can relax and revive with a massage followed by a romantic Jacuzzi (not too romantic, they have rules about that sort of thing).

After all that relaxing it’s time to head back to your hotel where you can freshen up with a shower and get into your “out on the town” wear. Many of the hotels in San Francisco are in primary locations so finding a nice restaurant would enough nothing more than asking your concierge and a short walk.

If you’re really looking to impress your loved one, track down one of the few rooftop cocktail bars that offer amazing panoramic views of the city while you drink your favourite tipple.

If you’re still up for more, San Francisco nightlife offers up plenty of nightlife with its many clubs and bars, or you just might want to retire back to your hotel for an early night…

Bill Weston writes on a number of subjects including Holidays and Hotels.

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One of the best ways to diet is to simply cut back and/or change your eating habits. Forget about fad diets and watch what you eat. This Chinese Chicken Salad makes a great lunch or lite dinner. It combines protein with the salad items and it has enough substance to keep you from feeling hungry an hour after your meal. The crunch is also a good thing. With the crunch and the chewing required with this salad, it helps to slow down the eating which allows your brain to catch up to your stomach and realize you are no longer hungry. If you prefer soup over salad, try this recipe for Tasty Lentil Soup with Chicken. Lentils and chicken are both very healthy food options. This soup is full of vegetables that are also healty and low in fat and calories. Either of these recipes are good options to replace that greasy burger or other fast food.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce

1 medium head of cabbage, shredded

6 chopped green onions

2 pkgs chicken flavored Ramen noodles

1/2 cup plain almonds, sliced

1/4 cup sesame seeds

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup sesame oil

1/4 cup rice or white vinegar

1 of the seasoning packets from the Ramen noodles

1 tbsp Splenda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breasts on foil and pour soy sauce evenly over chicken. Wrap in foil to make a packet. Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from oven, cool enough to handle and cut into bite-size pieces. Toast noodles and almonds in a non-stick skillet, stirring so as not to burn. Add sesame seeds at last minute and brown lightly. Mix together oil, vinegar, seasoning packet and Splenda. Put cabbage, onion and chicken pieces into a large bowl. Pour oil mixture over top of ingredients in bowl and mix well. Add toasted noodles, almonds and sesame seeds. Mix again. Ready to serve.

NOTE: This makes enough for several servings.

TASTY LENTIL SOUP WITH CHICKEN

8-oz (1 cup) dried lentils, sorted and rinsed

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ chunks

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 medium yellow squash, diced

2 cups sliced carrots

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 tbsp basil

4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

28-oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained

Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Heat olive oil in a Dutch-oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook chicken with onion until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook about a half hour until the lentils are tender. Sprinkle with cheese when serving, if desired.

Enjoy!

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